Wolf

Etymology 1

From wolf.

Etymology 2

From Middle English and German short forms of given names containing the Germanic element "wolf".

Anagrams

• flow, fowl

Etymology

From wolf.

Proper noun

Wolf m

1. (astronomy) Lupus

Etymology

From Middle High German wolf, from Old High German wolf, from Proto-Germanic *wulfaz, from Proto-Indo-European *wĺ̥kʷos. Compare Dutch and English wolf, Danish ulv, Gothic 𐍅𐌿𐌻𐍆𐍃 (wulfs).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /vɔlf/

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Noun

Wolf m (genitive Wolfs or Wolfes, plural Wölfe, feminine Wölfin)

1. wolf
2. (astronomy) the constellation Lupus
3. shredder, mincer
4. skin abrasion (acquired on long hikes or marches, through the friction of one's clothes)

Proper noun

Wolf

1. A male given name, short form of Germanic compound names beginning with the element Wolf-, particularly Wolfgang.
2. A surname​ derived from the given name, or as a nickname from the animal. Variant: Wolff.

Etymology

From Middle High German wolf, from Old High German wolf, from Proto-Germanic *wulfaz, from Proto-Indo-European *wĺ̥kʷos. Compare German Wolf, Dutch wolf and English wolf, Danish ulv, Gothic 𐍅𐌿𐌻𐍆𐍃 (wulfs).

Noun

Wolf m (plural Welf)

1. wolf